Big River

[Lee Bob Black]

You small one-mile across the frickin' Hudson River?! Well done. Great article, Keith.

These were my fave bits:

[...] More than 40 years ago, your parents moved to a sleepy suburb on the Hudson River. You walked to the river, biked to the river, and waded in the river. But you never swam in the river. Too deep. Too dirty. Too dangerous.

Now, swimming across the Hudson feels like coming home. [...]

[...] You smile, waiting for the inevitable moment when he’ll lap you, in the water, in life. [...]

[Keith Meatto]

Thanks Lee. Glad to hear that the reflective/wistful conclusion resonated with you.

[Christopher Landriau]

Bravo! You really captured the heightened inner experience of this event. Felt like I was there.

It also reminds me of the kind of thoughts I have when climbing a mountain or doing a big performance.

[Keith Meatto]

Thanks, Chris. Love the comparison to mountain climbing and musical performance. Like swimming, both are external and internal experiences that can be deepened with practice!

[Jane Carlin]

I was thinking about you and this big event all day…and I knew it would turn out great.

Congrats to you! 🎈🎉

Love the pics also.

Now what???

Jane

[Keith Meatto]

Jane, thanks so much. Now what? Great question. Stay tuned. I'll be in touch!

[Sonya Huber]

Congratulations!!! This is awesome!!!

[Keith Meatto]

Thanks, Sonya! I've been enjoying your dispatches this summer, too!

[Gaurav S.]

Congratulations! Potomac next?

[Keith Meatto]

Thanks, Gaurav. Potomac sounds fun. I'll investigate! Again, I appreciate all your support.